Napa Explosion | Elaborate Sex Trafficking Operation | Huge, Divisive Statue Removed: Patch PM

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Firefighters, Police At Scene Of Explosion In Napa

Firefighters and police are on the scene of an explosion reported at a residence on Hilltop Drive.

'Surprise Of My Life': Retired UC Berkeley Professor Wins Nobel Prize In Physics

He shares the award with two UC Santa Barbara faculty members, according to the Nobel Prize Foundation.

'It Has Been An Honor': Oakland Police Chief Submits Resignation

The announcement comes less than a year and a half after being hired as Oakland's police chief.

Air Traffic Controllers Told To Keep Working During Government Shutdown As Some Call In Sick
The union representing the nation's air traffic controllers is directing its members to keep working during the U.S. government shutdown.

3 Arrested In Alleged San Jose Human Trafficking Operation Run Out Of Motel
Police said the investigation found an elaborate sex trafficking operation being operated from the Caravelle Inn involving motel staffers.

Michelin-Rated Bay Area Luxury Wellness Retreat To Abruptly Close: Report

The sudden closure raises questions weeks after the operating permit was renewed, leaving the future of the upscale property uncertain.

Suspect Charged With Murder For In-Custody Death By SMC DA's Office

A woman has been charged with murder after supplying fentanyl to an inmate who died, prosecutors said.

Statue Of Divisive Saint Removed From A Bay Area Roadway After 50 Years

Removing the 26-foot-tall cement statue that loomed over I-280 provoked backlash but is part of a reevaluation of historical figures.

Anti-Abortion Tactics Escalate In Walnut Creek

A Planned Parenthood neighbor asks for city help again against aggressive anti-abortion demonstrators outside the Walnut Creek center.

Suspects In Berkeley Shooting Arrested After Leading Officers On Chase: Police

The suspects are accused of taking part in a shooting in Berkeley on Saturday afternoon.

Psilocybin Mushrooms, Illegal THC Products Found In Dublin Smoke Shops: Police

Dublin police say they seized over $135,000 worth of contraband from two smoke shops and fined them a total of $200,000.